Jacob Brillhart Bio

Jacob Brillhart

Jacob Brillhart has built his career as an architect, painter and professor of architecture. Jacob earned his Bachelor of Architecture from Tulane University, his Masters from Columbia University, and he is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Miami School of Architecture where he has taught all levels of Design Studio, and Freehand Drawing. He is the founder of Brillhart Architecture, a firm born out of a love for and facility with “making” things, which also embraces a very hands-on, “knowledge-how” ethos that extends beyond design. Jacob is also engaged in sustainable building practices and was honored with the 2008 AIA Miami Design Merit Award for his “Mechanical House” and he was recently nominated as a finalist for the 2010 Rome Prize in Architecture.

Acoustic Design in the K-12 Environment

Credits: 1 AIA LU/Elective; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU

When Arlington Elementary School, in Tacoma, WA, undertook a redesign the approach was to create an open-program school, a rethink of traditional elementary school design. The approach stresses an abundance of natural light and impactful color options, as well as acoustic design that enhances the learning environment.

Unique and Affordable Multifamily Concepts

Credits: 1 AIA LU/Elective; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU
May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations

Listen in as our presenters discuss the design constraints, challenges, as well as their solutions, for these unique multifamily projects.

Be sure to join the moderated discussion after the presentations in which the panelists will answer your questions about their projects and are available to address a variety of issues, including cost and affordability, community concerns, unit design and common space.

2020 April

In the April 2020 issue, Architectural Record features Record Houses, passive house design, plus walls & ceilings and tile & stone products.

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